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How common is it for std tests to be false negative? and how commonly are stds transmitted orally?
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Visit this site for information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm Wish you good health!
Answered 12/31/2022
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Std is a combination of many illnesses so there are many tests having individual false neg,. rates- so a blanket answer can not be given.. second question- very common
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